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[OM] Re: Trek-pod---what 'da think?

Subject: [OM] Re: Trek-pod---what 'da think?
From: "Roger Key" <rogerdkey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:14:08 +0200
As far as I recall Uni-Loc in the UK had a fold-down foot that you cound 
mount on the bottom of their monopod to stabilise it by stepping on it 
(andpresumably prevent it rotating). probably a better idea than three small 
legs/feet.

Roger Key,
Bagsvaerd, Danmark

>From: "Jeff Keller" <jeffreyrkeller@xxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
>To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [OM] Re: Trek-pod---what 'da think?
>Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:47:06 -0700
>
>
>Hi Mike,
>
>Manbotto makes a similar monopod. I've always thought they might be a
>big improvement over a conventional monopod. When I tried using a
>monopod, I felt I was rotating the camera. With the 3 small legs there
>would still be some movement but the rotation should be almost
>eliminated.
>
>I wonder if anyone on the list has tried one.
>
>-jeff
>
>
>On 3/29/07, usher99@xxxxxxx <usher99@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > Saw this browsing at Hunt's, a local giant photo store.  Didn't quite 
>seem robust enough at least with the ball head component, though  more 
>versatile than the usual monopod/hiking stick.
> >
> > Wife looking at a small Lowepro with suade to double as a purse during 
>upcoming trip---looked like aesthetics trumping function though I've 
>learned just to  be encouraging.
> > Mike



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